Matt Scott reports from the Stadium of Light: "Manchester United haven't had it all their own way in the first six or so minutes and Sir Alex Ferguson has wandered ominously from the bench for the first time. Those missing United fans have turned up, having been presumably preoccupied by pints and pies, and are now making an almighty racket."

fredoooooo: The English premier leagues is back after the international break .Manchester united (league leader) will be travelling to the stadium of lights , to face sunderland .

united won three of their last for four EPL games , while sunderland lost three and draw one ..

martin o neal is doubtful of stephane sessegnon , injured while on international duty . while steven fletcher is out due to ankle injury